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RapMan 3D
Printer
RapMan Prints... In 3D
 RapMan is an affordable
way for schools to be able to
enter the world of 3D
printing.
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How does RapMan work?
 Simple.... use any 3D CAD program to create designs, save
it as an stl file, convert it to g-code using free software
and then print it as a real plastic 3D object
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Teaching and Learning
Resources
 There is a growing range of
Teaching and learning
resources on the BfB Wiki.
 These include “how to”
videos, project ideas, help
sheets and sample files.
 ALL resources are available
FREE on the BfB Wiki.
"How To" Videos
These videos show how to perform some of the basic
operations that are necessary to create, edit and
convert files for use with RapMan.
Design & Technology (STEM)
MP3 Design Project
Clip It & Keep it Safe
Mobile Mate
Additional Design & Technology Projects
Game Set and Match
Toyota Challenge
Turbines
Geography
Geography - 3D Terrain
Geography - Mount Saint Helens Volcano
History and Architecture
Architectural Models
Mathematics
RapMan in Mathematics
Science
Science - Cells
CAD and Other Software
What Software
NetFabb in Education
Skeinforge and Printing
Pro/ENGINEER a few clues
Open Source software
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Example Resources
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Wiki
 The BfB Wiki contains a wealth of help, advice, and
information to help with building, getting started and
printing with RapMan.
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Forum
 The BfB forum is a friendly worldwide community of
active RapMan users... with over 650 members. There is a
dedicated “Education Board” for students, teachers and
lecturers. Help is only a few clicks away!
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Blog
 Dave White- Head of D&T at
Clevedon School and an
Advanced Skills Teacher has
set up a Blog for Rapman in
education.
 Here you will find news,
comments and information
about RapMan in schools
and colleges.
 All unofficial but supported
by BfB!
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Student projects
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BETT Award
 The RapMan has recently won the
BETT Award for Best Digital Device
at the 2010 BETT show - the
world's largest Technology
Education event.
 The judges commented "The
RapMan allows for the teaching of
many different design principles
from initial concept to preproduction prototype, and is a
fascinating example of design in its
own right.”
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